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May 3 @ 7:30 am - 10:00 am
Field Trip: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge *4 spots left*
The Tualatin River National Wildlife refuge is one of the nation’s few urban National Wildlife Refuges, and hosts an incredible amount of bird life in spring. We’ll spend the morning walking the newly opened trails, enjoying large numbers of waterfowl like Cinnamon Teal in their breeding best, keep an eye out for migrant shorebirds like Long-billed Dowitcher and Greater Yellowlegs, and walk through the woods listening for the sweet songs of returning songbirds like Wilson’s Warbler and Orange-crowned Warbler.
Greater Yellowlegs, photo by Jim Cruce
Explore one of the nation's only urban wildlife refuges!
Early May is the best time to visit this iconic National Wildlife Refuge, as the trails open, and large numbers of waterfowl, shorebirds, and songbirds migrate through.
Register!Accessibility
Distance: Around two miles
Elevation changes: max of 100 feet. Two small hills.
Trail: Mostly wide, packed gravel
Pacing: Slow
Rest Stops: We will have one rest stop opportunity with benches
Sun Exposure: Mosty full, with ¼ of the time in shaded forest
Amenities (bathrooms and parking): Bathrooms are at the parking lot before and after; no bathrooms available during walk. Ample free parking.
Public transit: Trimet Bus 94
Field Trip Details
- Date: May 3, 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Class fee: $45 members / $65 non-members
- Leader: Brodie Cass Talbott
- Limited to 12 participants
